Company Address: Address World Vision Kenya, Karen Road, off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 50816-00200,Nairobi,KENYA

Infrastructure & CyberSecurity Engineer Global Events Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

IT Infrastructure and Capacity Planning

Recommends the direction for LAN/WAN, internet, wireless, and remote access services.
Works with client teams to gather requirements. Analyses and documents requirements.
Determines requirements impact on existing architecture, work processes and systems.
Determines infrastructure systems specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
Adheres to policies, processes and standards.

Deployment and Management of IT Infrastructure

Deploys and reviews new, modified or enhanced system hardware and software components or services.
Installs, configures and maintains system hardware and software components.
Maintains local internet, remote access, VPNs, and connectivity protocols.
Implements and manages security infrastructure (including firewalls) on both enterprise networks and user end points to guarantee secure work environments.
Assesses service performance risks and assists development of contingency plans.
Researches, analyzes and implements software or hardware changes to rectify any issues.

Cybersecurity Management

Monitors the legal and regulatory environment for developments.
Recommends required changes to IT policies and procedures.
Consults with other business and technical staff on potential business impacts of proposed changes to the security environment.
Works closely with IT and development teams to design secure infrastructure solutions and applications, facilitating the implementation of protective and mitigating controls.
Manages the implementation of the cybersecurity programs aimed at identification, management and remediation of threats to improve the cybersecurity posture.
Assesses potential items of risk and opportunities of vulnerability in the network and on information technology infrastructure and applications.
Reviews risk assessments, analyzes the effectiveness of IT control activities, and reports on them with actionable recommendations

Telecom Systems Management:

Configures and maintains routers, switches and hubs for the enterprises network
Design, implement and manage voice network configurations (including IP telephony and VoIP)
Deploys and reviews new telecommunications components and services to ensure they meet client expectations
Analyzes and resolves issues related to facilities bandwidth requirements, capacity planning, and analyzes system interdependencies
May develop and implement strategies to identify future client and technology bandwidth and capacity needs
Leads site specific disaster recovery plans.
Implements security procedures.

FCAPS Management (Fault, Configuration, Accounting Performance, and Security):

Monitors network/ telecommunications activity and logs problems.
Reviews facilities bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies.
Adjusts bandwidth on routine basis and provides input to capacity planning activities.
Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business.

Customer Support:

Provides support for connectivity or related network/ communication issues for the user community.
Provides documentation, training, and guidance for IT clients.
Provides responsive support for problems found during normal working hours as well as outside normal working hours.

Vendor Management:

Works with vendors to resolve network/telecom problems.
Monitors services provided by vendors to ensure service levels meet requirements.
Evaluates vendor solutions to ensure compliance with requirements and cost-effectiveness.
Notifies management when contract requirements are not being met.

Research/Evaluation:

Conducts technical research on network/telecommunications upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system.
Develops and maintains metrics around the system and institutes a process for continuous improvement.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineer or other related specialized training, or equivalent work experience.
Technical certification in one or more IT disciplines or technology. E.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Cisco Certifications (CISSP and CCDP), ITIL, ISO/IEC 27000, NIST Information Security Standards.
PCI-DSS compliance
Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar role with advanced network, cloud and/or systems related vendor certifications.
At least 3 years’ work experience in design and operation of enterprise IT networks
Possesses advanced knowledge of enterprise systems and cloud expertise – Azure, Amazon Web Services, MS Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, O365 and enterprise security applications coupled with a high ability to quickly learn new technologies.
In-depth working experience with performance and status monitoring systems and protocols – SNMP, WMI, NetFlow.
Comprehensive understanding of networking technologies and related infrastructure.
Exceptional analytic and troubleshooting skills for solving problems.
Understands how emerging technologies and service providers can be utilized to improve existing systems and/or increase operational efficiency.
Experience designing and implementing security solutions.

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November 5, 2024
Executive Assistant to Chief Audit Executive

Job Description:

This position has two major purposes:

Partner with the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) in the effective and efficient leadership of Global Internal Audit, contributing to smooth running of the department and in providing professional, value adding services to our stakeholders.
Provide professional, highly proactive support to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) in all aspects of her responsibilities, ensuring Board Committee (Audit and Risk) and internal meetings are well organized, her diary and Global Assurance & Advisory (GAA) team’s is managed efficiently, all travel arrangements are well organized and proactively managing email and other communications.

At times you will be asked to provide some support to other members of the leadership team and there will be opportunities to initiate and be involved in internal projects that contribute to the GAA’s strategic priorities.

The other part of the position is to assist GAA management with admin support  in budgeting, basic finance and tracking of expenses

Major Responsibilities

Run the Chief Audit Executive’s (CAE) office administratively  in a highly professional, efficient and effective manner, including but not limited to:

Manage and serve as point of contact for the CAE’s  office with ensuring that Audit leads by example in matters of Governance, Risk Management, Controls, Compliance, integrity and efficiency.
Handling all matters in a confidential, proactive and professional manner upholding the credibility and service ethos of the Internal Audit function.
Responding directly on behalf of the CAE in all areas that impact her office.
Effectively communicate with the CAE’s direct reports as required for regular interaction and build relationships, ensuring the CAE is quickly apprised of any developments, exceptions and risks.
Be alert to organizational developments and requirements, communicating these to the CAE as soon as possible.
Proactively manage CAE’s scheduling and calendar (using Microsoft Outlook, and setting up MS Teams and Zoom meetings) taking into consideration global time zones.
Monitor the CAE’s inbox, actioning items where possible, forwarding to appropriate GIA leadership or escalating to the CAE.
Proactively complete expense reports for Chief Audit Executive, reconciling corporate card charges monthly.
Set up and execute on the GAA annual calendar, taking it into consideration for planning and diary management.
Logistical arrangements for quarterly Audit and Risk Board Committee meetings, and support in preparing all Board Committee documentation, minutes etc.
Proactively planning and arranging GAA leadership meetings including travel where required.
Drafting of minutes, reports, Powerpoint presentations on content provided by CAE and GAA leadership.
Provide logistical support for domestic and international meetings/events teaming with other support staff as appropriate and/or assigned.
Reviews CAE’s Direct Reports expense reports for her approval.
Process team documentation for staff contract renewals and related admin.
Provide some administration support for the Global Director GC Audit and Operations and Director of Global Investigations
Any other reasonable duties at the request of the CAE

Participate in and/or lead any special projects or initiatives within GIA as agreed with and delegated by the CAE and within skillset and experience

Qualifications for the role:

Required Professional Experience

At least 3-5 years’ experience working in a fast paced, high performing executive assistant role or similar.
Experience working collaboratively within a team
Strong customer service skills; excellence in working with staff from diverse personal styles, cultures, and geographic locations.
Highly proactive, resilient, and a multi-tasker who stays flexible in a fast-paced work environment and displays grace under pressure.
Able to work with minimal supervision and use independent judgment and discretion.
Able to work virtually and independently with limited direction for much of the working week.
Diploma in office management or similar field. Bachelor’s degree would be an advantage not a requirement if experience compensates for lack of formal training.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Highly proactive, organized with good problem solving and multitasking skills
Personal drive to work quickly, efficiently and accurately and to help embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Track record in engaging with senior executives and board members in a professional manner that will help enhance the reputation of GAA.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel), MS Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Personal maturity and the commitment to tackle interpersonal dynamics with openness, respect and sensitivity thus contributing to a healthy working environment of mutual trust.
Ability to gather and present information, under the guidance of the Global Director of GAA Operations to support strategic business decisions – and be highly alert to developments, analyzing them for the impact on GAA and its operations.
Some exposure to administration of budget and basic finance (GL, budget reports, etc)
Ability to use MS Powerpoint and other tools to collate information, consolidate it and present it clearly to executives and the Board.
Able to handle executive matters confidentially and with maturity and interpersonal insight.
Experience in World Vision will be an advantage.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement:

Able to travel internationally once or twice a year, if required

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November 5, 2024
MEAL Senior Technical Advisor

Job Description:

The MEAL Senior Technical Advisor is a senior representative that ensures the quality and effectiveness of multi-million dollar humanitarian responses and programmes to better meet the needs of those most affected by crises and disasters. This is done by:

Deploying to responses and humanitarian programmes to establish and improve MEAL systems, processes, and capability

Developing tools, guidance, and new approaches to support responses to better apply the most effective MEAL practices

Building local capability to lead MEAL during crises

These activities are done through close coordination with regions to provide support where it is most needed and where programming risks are highest.

Coordination with the global DME team (Global Programmes and Resources) is critical to ensure humanitarian MEAL processes are closely aligned with organizational guidance and contribute tools and resources that apply across programming contexts.

Location: This position can be based remotely in a location with World Vision International registration but requires up to 50% international travel.

Major Job Responsibilities:

(a) Deploy to Category Ill/SHR (and select Category II) emergencies and United Nations-funded programmes to establish, improve, and build the capability of MEAL

Ensure responses demonstrate strong MEAL practices that enable effective needs-based and data-driven accountable programming
Ensure responses are aligned with DM’s MEAL guidance, and Disaster Management (DM) standards, and apply appropriate and contextualized MEAL tools
Responses reflect the consistent (where relevant) application of the latest MEAL tools and approaches based on DM’s priorities such as environmental assessment (NEAT+), COSMAT and market assessments, Disaster Management core indicators, learning for adaptation and vulnerability guidance (among others) across regions.
MEAL assessments are conducted in coordination with Support Offices (SO) to support resource acquisition
Ensure UN-funded programmes demonstrate reduced risk as a result of the application of food/cash-based MEAL tools (such as PDM) consistently across programmes with enhancements where necessary
Coordination with the humanitarian accountability Advisor where relevant issues are identified to leverage support for responses on accountability-related issues

Develop tools, guidance, and new approaches to support responses to better apply the most effective MEAL practices.

Core MEAL guidance and tools are regularly updated based on learning from field use.
Take the lead in revising, developing, and maintaining the following tools/approaches – Conflict Sensitive Market Analysis Toolkit (CoSMAT), and other CVP monitoring tools.
Ensure new or updated tools are piloted as appropriate through MEAL leadership and then rolled out globally
Ensure all new tools reflect collaboration with sector and technical specialists relevant to the tool.
For all guidance and tools, ensure appropriate revisions and/or simplification are done for use by local partners in responses.

Build field capability to lead MEAL during crises.

Learning programmes are conducted for MEAL staff on a regional basis appropriate to the needs of the MEAL staff in that region. This is coordinated with regional leadership, Global Propgrammes and Resources DM&E, and with relevant World Vision Support Office (SO) leadership to leverage partnership capability and resources.
Consolidate, revise, or develop required training materials based on identified capacity gaps and priorities
Ensure a roster of deployable MEAL staff is refined with a clear description of capabilities for easy access, ie whether staff can serve as MEAL Director, manager, or officer in response.

Engage and collaborate.

Serve as the primary MEAL representative with regional leadership teams in designated regions to identify and resolve MEAL-related issues while identifying opportunities, paying special attention to risk.
Engage with Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) and MEAL leaders in Support Offices to collaborate on donor MEAL priorities (ie environmental assessments for ECHO) and leverage partnership-wide capability/avoid duplication of effort
Engage with the global food assistance, CVP, and operations teams to coordinate field-level priorities for assistance
Serve as the senior MEAL representative for the ESCA working group to coordinate across the partnership on the testing and application of environmental assessments
Serve as the senior MEAL representative on the implementation of the Cash Roadmap at a strategic level
Engage with external agencies and bodies that support effective MEAL practices such as ALNAP, ODI, IAHE, or other evaluation associations on specific priorities and projects.
Encourage and facilitate the documentation of best practices and lessons learned, directed toward multiple audiences to influence policy formation and strategy.

Required Knowledge/Qualifications for the Role:

Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., humanitarian action, social sciences, development and humanitarian policy)
8 years experience in the humanitarian and development sector with at least 5 years experience working in and with field operations
6 years of experience leading and facilitating quantitative and qualitative evaluative and learning exercises with field teams in humanitarian contexts
Excellent analytical skills as demonstrated by the planning, execution, and report development of large-scale assessment and evaluation exercises
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and standards and how to practically apply them as well as the humanitarian system/architecture and donor priorities
Strong technology skills including key data collection and analysis tools such as Kobo, LMMS, Smartsheets, SMAP, MaxQDA, and soon AmpImpact (OIOS)
Ability to simplify in practice and articulation complex processes, especially for non-technical staff or field staff with less experience or capability
Apt at clearly and concisely distilling data analysis findings for non-technical audiences, including through the use of appropriate data visualization techniques
Adaptable to dynamic contexts and shifting priorities
Strong skills in coordination, and project management, especially for large MEAL exercises
Excellent communication skills including visually and virtually.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

Field experience in fragile contexts
Excellent networking and influencing skills
Hostile Environmental Awareness Training (HEAT) Certification
Ideally, coursework that would build strong statistical or research skills or demonstrate practical experience
Experience in influencing through the strategic use of data

Travel and Work Environment, Language Requirement:

Requires ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of the time
English is required, and French is a plus

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November 5, 2024
Project Coordinator – ESG & Carbon Program Director – Climate Asset Management Program Infrastructure & CyberSecurity Engineer Regional Security Director – East Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning, Implementation & Monitoring

Carbon Development

Provide support to the development of the program’s carbon development outcomes as contained in the programme’s Logical Framework (LF) and Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) including Project Design Document, validation, verification and other carbon related matters.
Coordinate stakeholder mapping, analysis, engagement and reporting according to applicable carbon standard at all levels of the project cycle including but not limited to FPIC, contracting farmer groups and distribution of revenue generated from carbon credits.
Contribute technical expertise toward monitoring, annual reporting, development of monitoring reports and disseminate lessons learned to the programme staff.
Timely source, synthesize, package, store and disseminate carbon-related documents to different project stakeholders while Ensuring compliance with funder requirements, contract terms, and environmental guidelines;

Environmental & Social Governance (ESG)

Ensure implementation and effective monitoring of the Programme’s Environmental and Social Governance policies and protocols.
In collaboration with the Program Management Unit (PMU), ensure strict implementation and monitoring of the Programme’s ESG Action Plan.
Carry out regular check-ins with Programme partners on areas of ESG non-compliance and ensure that relevant corrective actions are developed and agreed upon, and that the latter are effectively implemented and closed out in a timely manner.
Coordinate implementation of the programme’s ESG activities with the relevant parties including the CP’s ESG focal point persons and other programme staff as part of reporting and submission to fulfilll all donor requirements.
Ensure programme ESG and safeguarding risks are identified and that suitable mitigation measures are put in place to address these risks.
Ensure close collaboration and frequent interaction with consortium partner’s ESG focal persons to ensure timely communication and reporting of any ESG incidents arising from the programme’s operations.
Develop, implement and manage an effective ESG monitoring and evaluation system to track the programme’s ESG performance.
Coordinate and maintain regular PMU & CP training and capacity building sessions on donor’s ESG Policy and Incident Reporting Protocols.

Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

Coordinate and ensure proper planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the programme’s ESG-I to the donor and other relevant programme stakeholders.
Coordinate and participate in joint monitoring visits with consortium partners and program stakeholders to track and document ESG-I and carbon project development implementation progress in targeted counties.
Initiate and support timely preparation and submission of the program’s periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) ESG-I and carbon development related reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor requirements.

Partnership & Networking

Collaborate with stakeholders to establish platforms for dialogue, feedback and grievance handling mechanism for the program, knowledge sharing, and joint decision-making to address ESG-I challenges.
Represent the program in relevant forums, conferences, and meetings to advocate for ESG-I integration and share best practices.
Actively participate in the programme meetings, and other WVK forums and meetings as appropriate
Contribute to engagement, publications, to communicate program progress and successes on ESG
Actively participate and make contributions to Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) as and when required.
Any other duties as assigned by the Restore Africa Program Director or Environment, Climate Change and Carbon Development Advisor.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Conservation or a closely related field from a recognized University/Institution.
MUST be registered with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) as a Lead Expert
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
Minimum of proven 5 years working on Carbon and ESG-I integration in climate change or sustainable development programs.
Familiarity with international standards and guidelines related to ESG such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IFC Performance Standards etc.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct assessments and develop practical recommendations.
Communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on ecosystem restoration.
Ability to build relationships/partnership with all stakeholders (GoK, INGOs, private sector, etc.)
S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision, maintain good relationships and be a strong team player.
S/he must have excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and presentation skills. Knowledge of carbon accounting principles and sustainability concepts.
Technical knowledge in carbon programming, ESG-I, climate change and environmental sustainability.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing monitoring plans for carbon projects
Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience working with voluntary carbon market standards like Gold Standard, VCS, CCB e.t.c Knowledge of carbon credit markets strongly preferred.

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November 5, 2024
Data Analyst & Audit Management Software (AMS) Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

JOB PURPOSE

This role will report to the AMS Project Manager, and provide technical support to, to prepare and generate reporting information and package/present the reporting information in a manner that meets various GIA stakeholder needs s, focusing on executive and senior management of the Partnership and Global Internal Audit.

The role will involve timely preparation and extraction of audit and other related data from GIA’s Audit Management Software (AMS) and mainly using Power BI (as well as other data visualization tools) to develop, maintain and use data analysis models to generate reporting information on GIA’s key performance indicators, for Executive Reporting.

The role will be critical in providing support to GIA’s Business Analyst as well as the AMS Project Manager, to prepare high quality executive reports (ARC and Partnership Reports). Further the role will provide support to the GIA Operations Team in reviewing, assessing and coordinating the data quality and integrity process.

In relation to the AMS, the role will provide technical support and guidance to GIA’s Teams and business owners to ensure optimal use of the AMS. This includes configuration of settings, maintaining user access, troubleshooting etc. This position will collaborate with the AMS Vendor and WV users in rolling out changes and upgrades to the AMS system from time to time.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management and Analytics

Maintain and ensure that the AMS data structure is kept and updated accordingly to GIA/WVI needs.
Maintain periodic AMS database back-up for all projects and ensure off-site store.
Analyse audit performance using analytical tools for Executive Reporting (ARC, Partnership Leaders) and GIA decision making.
Ensure data quality and accuracy by producing MK reports on various audit indicators and data integrity
Coordinate with the GIA Business Analyst the development of new reporting capabilities to our executive leaders; this includes development of new metrics using data analysis tools.

Audit Management Software (AMS) Maintenance

Co-odinate with the AMS vendor and WV users (regional teams and GIA leadership) to roll out software updates, and changes in the AMS as may be required from time to time.
Identify, diagnose and fix bugs, errors and glitches in the AMS system
Design, test and implement configuration changes; if needed liaise with vendor for feedback/support.
Set up, test and maintain audit program and global report templates in the system

AMS Service and Technical Support

Develop, maintain and improve support process, and monitors performance of support teams in the regions.
Coordinate with the AMS Support Team (currently 14 staff in 7 regions) the implementation of changes to the system, and ensure timely resolution of all support requests.
Ensure that AMS user lists are current and updated to avoid any data breach
Ongoing capacity building of the support team (The AMS Ambassadors)
Resolve data extract requests and other inquiries from external clients, with the business analyst guaranteeing information policy application.
Facilitate regular training, and develop and maintain user manuals and guidance for Business users (external users).
Guarantee AMS licenses are procured/cancelled in a timely manner both at GC and Regional levels
Ensure accurate cost allocation, support GIA Audit Coordinator purchasing and processing of f licence invoices
Coordinate and provide logistical support to the AMS Project Manager for GIA team trainings
Other responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time by other members of the GIA Ops Team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven knowledge and experience in data analytics
Minimum of two years’ of data management experience (reporting, monitoring and/or analysis)
Analytical, diagnostic skills – effective in undertaking gap analysis & research skills 2 to 3 years on project coordination or implementation
Effective participant in a team environment with diplomacy and tact
Ability to engage in a multi-cultural setting with cross-cultural working experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or data science related fields
Effective in written and verbal communication in English
Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestic up to 10% of the time.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, networking, and relationship building.

Preferred:

Proven experience in Off the shelf software roll out
Certification in data analysis and/or data visualization, preferable Power BI
Knowledge of Industry Audit Management Software
Acquainted with software Support Platforms (SMAX preferable)
Adeptness on MS Office package (Excel and Power point a must)
Working proficiency in French and/or Spanish an added advantage
Excellent communication skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Proven team-building and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and thoroughness, with ability to maintain confidentiality

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November 5, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluations Officer

Key Responsibilities
Program Planning

Together with the Program team and partners, organize and facilitate Strategic/multiyear Plans/designs and budgets for the overall program
Support the development of annual project plans and budgets.
Support local partner engagement forums including project beneficiaries.
Support review and update logframes, M&E Plans, Program indicators and periodic targets and detailed implementation plans.
Support the development of clear and implementable work break down structure for respective program activities as needed
Support the finance team to ensure realistic scheduling of program activities and budgets
Identify and document the program assets and produce a Remote Sensing /GIS activity /program map.

Implementation, Technical Support and Quality Assurance

Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives in the program site of Tana River Counties.
Disseminate clear business processes for respective MEAL components to ensure consistent application and adherence to standards.
Develop and support implementation of program MEAL annual calendars
Ensure that realistic project targets are set a and tracked.
Organize and conduct project level data quality audits and validation forums.
Lead the process of capacity assessments and capacity building for staff and for potential local partners.
Ensure that respective staff and WVK implementing partners are provided with requisite MEAL technical support to perform.
Coordinate effective implementation of project Activities in collaboration with key partners and the MEAL Coordinator at the secretariat.
Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all program documents; plans/designs and reports.

Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability

Support the implementation of a digital data collection and beneficiary tracking system and database
support the design of a monitoring framework to track delivery against program targets/objectives.
Support the development and dissemination of data collection tools.
Coordinate field level monitoring of WVK activities and its implementing partners.
Coordinate, participate and report on technical field monitoring visits.
support the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and donor and in line with partnership agreements.
Coordinate the compilation and submission of program management reports as per WV standards and donor requirements.
Ensure timely data collection, collating, & analyzing, synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring systems are in place.
Ensure timely dissemination of monitoring data to key stakeholders for management decision making.
Support remote sensing and GIS Mapping of Program initiatives
Support establishment of accountability mechanisms for the program to enhance information sharing, complaints management and timely feedback flow.

Research, Learning and Knowledge Management

Support periodic reviews/evaluations of the program interventions using appropriate methodologies (such as LQAs) to determine achievements
Ensure that the program assessments, feasibility studies and or characterization processes are conducted in a timely manner and quality reports are produced as per standard.
Coordinate inter-county exchange meetings on MEAL for lessons learnt and upscale to regional and secretariat level intervention
Facilitate effective project level knowledge management (KM) mechanisms including documentation and sharing of innovative/promising/best practices or lessons learned and impacts.
Organize and conduct learning forums/events at regular points to facilitate learning by the partners
Facilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within WVK and partners based on key data from the performance management system.

Other

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time;
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as appropriate

Knowledge/Qualifications

The holder of this position must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics/statistics, or equivalent degree in a relevant field;
At least 5 years professional experience in Project/ Programme design implementation, M&E and learning cycles
Results orientated person able to manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
Experience in the execution of development cooperation projects and consortiums
List academic, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.
Ability to build capacity of staff on relevant technical fields;
Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment;
Ability to work with minimum supervision;
A team player, capable of building staff and partners in climate change and natural resource management
Cross-cultural sensitivity, and emotional maturity

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November 5, 2024
Geographical Information System (GIS) Officer-THRIVE Project Program Officer – Disaster Management Education & Early Childhood Advisor Administrative Officer – Finance & Support Services BHA MEAL Manager, WV Sudan

Key Responsibilities:

40%

GIS Development and Compliance:

Develop/rollout GIS system and databases for all World Vision Kenya THRIVE 2030 Program.
Participate in development of monitoring tools and incorporate spatial analysis into the methodologies so that change can be visualized spatially
Develop specifications for additional GIS and GPS related hardware and software
Produce maps and data for THRIVE Project coverage areas. This includes mapping of all Households, S4T and Producer groups.
Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
Coordinate GIS databases maintenance as per international standards
Ensure that GIS business processes, standards and policies developed in coordination with other WVK entities are effectively and consistently used by operations staff
Simplified systems in place for use in GIS mapping and data visualization
GIS monitoring tools developed for use
Appropriate GIS software’s and equipment’s available for use in GIS mapping and data analysis
Up to date GIS maps and information regarding THRIVE Project.

35%

GIS Data Collection, Analysis, Management and Reporting

Field visits to monitor GIS operationalization in THRIVE project areas and collect data
Conduct research to locate and obtain existing databases.
Analyse spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including customer surveys, field Observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
Prepares, updates, and distributes GIS maps and new information within the organizationn.
Prepare and provide GIS reports which are evidence-based, based on the data collected from the project areas and share with the staff and stakeholders in a simple map depicting change/impact
Maintain inventory of system maps as related to GIS (converts from CAD when necessary)
Up to date GIS Operations in THRIVE Project
Relevant and up to data Geodatabases in use
Up to date analysed and usable data in relevant information repository and shared with relevant staff.
Up to date GIS maps and information regarding THRIVE Project locations
Up to date inventory of system maps in WVK approved repository for utilization

15%

Capacity Building

Keep current with new GIS and GPS information and technology (updates the systems)
Prepare training materials and make presentations to WVK THRIVE Staff and partners
Guide GIS system users in creating requirements for GIS Software
Writes documentation to support software
Regular training/induction on emerging trends in GIS for self and WVK THRIVE Project staff.
100% of the THRIVE Project Staff inducted on GIS and GPS information and it role in the organization
GIS system improvements and License/ user rights provisioning as requested by users.

5%

Advocacy, Engagement and Networking

Ensure high quality presentation of GIS products to WVK staff, donors, NGOs, Government and other stakeholders.
Linkages with partners (NGOs, County and National government, church, bilateral and multilateral agencies) in resources mapping for development.
GIS Products presented to leadership and relevant stakeholders for learning and decision making
Reports of engagements and new information documented for use.
Participation reports in GIS events and observation of key GIS days both local and international.

5%

Others

Support fundraising teams during proposal development upon their request in relation to GIS initiatives

Qualifications and Skills

At least 4 years’ experience in conceptualization and preparation of maps and other cartographic products using ArcGIS products; working knowledge of the latest version of the software, i.e., ArcGIS 10;
Must demonstrate ability to design methodologies for collecting GIS data, manage spatial datasets, and maintain the strictest confidentiality of sensitive data while ensuring protocols for usage and licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
Experience in concepts/proposal development for GIS related initiatives is added advantage
Demonstrate ability to use open-source GIS software for data Analysis and presentation
Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Geography or Environmental Bio-systems, or Agricultural related courses with post graduate training in GIS
Geomatics Engineering, Environmental Bio-systems or Geographical Information System
Analytical skills on GIS data
GIS data visualization skills preferably Tableau, Power BI or any other emerging applications

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November 5, 2024
Senior Director of Strategy and Operations

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Director, Strategy and Operations is an analytical and strategic thinker; a leader with a strong track record in strategy implementation in multinational organizations and who is able to solve complex and multi-dimensional problems with agility.

The primary goal of this role is to provide the A&EE Leadership Team with the strategy, project, and business management support needed to maximize A&EE’s contribution to the delivery of Our Promise. Using innovation to drive impact, this position will work with the A&EE Leadership Team to adapt the Strategy Realization Plan (SRP) to external trends and best practices (internal and external) that can support continuous improvement in advocacy and external engagement results across the Partnership.

The Senior Director manages the A&EE Strategic Operations Team. It is responsible for the development of the A&EE’s strategic measurements and the A&EE business plan and its implementation. The Senior Director provides A&EE leadership input to the top-level, cross-organizational WV internal meetings/processes where the participation of A&EE is invited and valued.

The Senior Director for Strategy and Operations reports directly to the Partnership Leader, Advocacy and External Engagement and is part of the A&EE Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate A&EE strategy development processes, formulate strategic and operational objectives set targets to achieve PL and LT-agreed goals and develop and implements processes, tools, and standards to manage complex advocacy and external engagement initiatives:

Manage Project Manager, providing strategic support to key A&EE initiatives in line with the SRP. In consultation with other leadership team members identify and foster innovative approaches to deliver on the A&EE strategic goals, including, but not limited to aligning to industry best practices, adapting Field or Support Office experiences or supporting the development of meaningful institutional partnerships
Manage Sr. Manager, Strategy, Evidence, and Learning, providing space to utilize the data, identify learning, and recommend adaptations in our strategy that correspond with our learning and defined targets
Work and consult across A&EE sub-teams to co-create team objectives and strategy realization plans.
Communicate direction and progress against objectives/ targets in a simplified, intuitive way.
Support A&EE’s calendar planning and management so that external and internal events and meetings are used effectively to influence stakeholders/decisions in specific ways
Identify team and staff moments of recognition and celebration towards identifiable wins that accelerate energy and support team morale.
Develop approaches for the leadership team to regularly reflect on ongoing departmental performance data to make evidence-based decisions for adaptive management/course correction.

Manage A&EE responses and alignment with key Partnership actions, initiatives, and teams:

Acting as A&EE’s point of connection with the global Strategy Realization, Evidence, and Innovation team
Lead A&EE’s planning and strategic reporting
Stay connected with Partnership-wide teams and staff members across the organization to build intelligence, unpack key developments and decisions that impact A&EE’s capacity to deliver results;
Assess A&EE participation in Partnership initiatives, providing analysis and recommendations on A&EE’s engagement footprint to PL and LT;
Assess risks and issues arising externally and across WVI and how they could affect the A&EE ministry to help identify risk mitigation solutions
Develop narrative and engagement both internally and externally to correspond to A&EE strategy realization goals/objectives in alignment with Our Promise Phase II and position for Phase III;

Lead the resource allocation process in line with the established strategic priorities.

Oversee A&EE’s annual budget planning and execution
Support PL in applications to identify and secure additional resources in Partnership-wide fora e.g. Grants in partnership with SOs, SIP, etc.
Provide strategic and financial analysis and forecasting of financial performance every quarter and annually for input to the annual planning process.
Lead the annual and three-year business planning ensuring that all key stakeholders are aware and provide input to the planning process.
Lead and coordinate year-end financial activities and reporting, which include, accruals, carry-forwards, and partnership special projects, among others.
Ensure smooth functioning of the administrative, financial, and operational support for the A&EE team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

MBA or Masters degree in International Affairs, Public Policy, or other relevant field
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience working in child rights, international development/humanitarian field, and/or government or multilateral context
Significant field experience and/or understanding of citizens-driven accountability, participatory community-based methodologies, and child rights participation in assessing evidence and impact is a plus

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Excellent team leadership and management skills
Excellent operational, design, and monitoring skills
Strong understanding of World Vision Partnership and Our Promise
Strong understanding of global trends, debates, and agendas related to development and humanitarian issues

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November 5, 2024
Resilience & Livelihoods Technical Advisor (RLTA), Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) Graduation Approach (GA) Lead, Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA)

Position purpose

World Vision seeks a Resilience & Livelihoods Technical Advisor (RLTA), for the proposed USAID-funded Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA). The goal of the Activity is to improve and maintain the food security of extremely poor, socially marginalized populations in IDP settlements and surrounding host communities despite shocks and stresses. This activity is a 5-year program worth approximately $72 million.

World Vision has been consistently present in Somalia since 1993 and is a highly respected, locally focused, broad-based organization that has earned the trust not only of the local population and government but also of donors such as USAID. In Somalia, it designed and leads the Somali Resilience Building Program (SomREP), an integrated resilience-focused program with a total budget of over $134 million for more than 10 years from seven donors, as well as the Building Pathway Out of Poverty for Ultra-poor IDPs and Vulnerable Host Communities program, an Ultra-Poor Graduation program, among others. This program implementation knowledge and experience, combined with World Vision Somalia’s strong relationships across Somalia, make it a unique employer with which to work in Somalia.

The RLTA will contribute to World Vision’s important work in Somalia by providing technical support to the livelihood’s skill-building and asset transfer components of the graduation approach. S/he will work with the Graduation Approach (GA) Lead to ensure cohesion across all components of the graduation approach and that interventions are sequenced, layered and integrated appropriately at all levels of implementation within the RFSA activity.

The RLTA will report directly to the COP and will work directly with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Lead and Strategic Learning Advisor (SLA) to ensure that M&E and learning feedback loops are properly fed into and utilized by the technical field staff.

The RLTA position is contingent upon funding and donor approval and will be based Nairobi, Kenya with 50% of the time spent in Somalia.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Activity: Support the Graduation Approach implementation.

Provide technical support regarding the livelihood’s skill-building and asset transfer components of the graduation approach.
Collaborate with the Graduation Approach Lead to ensure cohesion and integration across all components of the graduation approach within the RFSA activity.   35%

End Results

Livelihood’s skill-building and asset transfer components of the graduation approach is implemented well.
All components of the Graduation Approach are implemented with considering social cohesion and integration.

Activity: Livelihood resilience and diversification

Develop and implement strategies for livelihood resilience and diversification.
Establish strong market linkages and engage effectively with the private sector.
Apply experience in value addition, market systems, and addressing environmental and cultural constraints to livelihoods.
Develop and enhance sustainable livelihood skill-building programs encompassing on-farm, off-farm, and non-farm livelihoods  35%

End Results: Well-implemented livelihood components.

Activity: Integration, layering, and sequencing

Ensure technical interventions are integrated, layered, and sequenced appropriately within the activity and with external stakeholders including USAID, the private sector, other donors, and Federal Government of Somalia. 15%

End Results: Effective Integration of program with other WV Somalia programmes

Activity: Staff Management

Supervise staff that report directly to this position.
Conduct regular coaching and implement the Performance Development Management system. 10%

End Results: All required staff positions are filled as per the organogram of the RFSA.

Staff are motivated and well equipped to accomplish their tasks.

Activity: Perform other duties as required 5%

End Results: Smooth running of the program activities.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience

Six years of relevant experience at the community level in the Horn of Africa is required, with preference for experience working with Somali communities.
Have a broad range of technical experience including urban/rural livelihoods, climate change adaptation, gender, and social inclusion. Specific experience on graduation programming is preferred.
Must have an in-depth understanding of all components of livelihood development including selection, planning, and management of small businesses; livelihood resilience and diversification strategies; establishment of market linkages; and engagement with the private sector.
Have experience with value addition, market systems, and environmental and cultural constraints to livelihoods.
Demonstrate experience with the development and enhancement of sustainable livelihood skill-building programs including on-farm, off-farm, and/or non-farm livelihoods, from self-employment to small business creation.
Have demonstrated experience in resilience programming in dynamic and uncertain contexts characterized by drought, displacement, and insecurity.
Previous experience in working in a large USAID grant including Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA), Development Food Security Activity (DFSA), Development Food Assistance Programs (DFAP)s, Multi Year Assistance Programs (MYAP)s and/or Development Assistance Programs (DAP)s.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

A master’s degree in agriculture, economic, food security, international development or non-profit management or related a concentration from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent.
Strong management and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and other language(s)
Mentoring and facilitation skills,
The ability to network and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders,
Field experience in low-resource environments.
Demonstrated communication, creative problem solving, and management skills.
Professional licenses, as required in the field and by the donor.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Experience on graduation programming.
Experience working with Somali communities.
Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred.
Conversational Somali and/or Arabic is preferred.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Mandatory travels to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.
Travel to the United States WVUS Washington, DC Office to meet with donors and other stakeholders.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English. Fluency in conversational Somali and/or Arabic will be an added advantage.

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November 2, 2024
Governance & Legal Officer Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) Strategic Learning Advisor (SLA), Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA)

Purpose of Position

Under the leadership of the Senior Manager- Governance & Legal, the position will support governance services to the World Vision Kenya Intermediate Board for compliance with regulatory as well as Partnership governance regulations; & Legal functions to ensure risk is minimized and that the organization complies with policies, procedures and standards; and ensure legal support services to the organization in consultation with the external counsel on a needs basis.

Major Responsibilities

Support Board Governance (55%)

Provide support to the Senior Manager to ensure the Board meets its legal mandates in accordance with Kenyan laws; and the governance processes are carried out in accordance with the requirements and policies of WV for an Intermediate Board

SupportBoard Governance Processes:

Support in the preparation of the ND’s Quarterly Updates to the Board;
Organization of Board Meetings and ensure that proper records are taken and safe keeping of the minutes of WVK Board meetings including supporting management of the National Office Global Governance database.
Follow up of Board meeting action plans.
Assist in organizing Board Committee meetings and follow up on management action points arising from these meetings
In consultation with Senior Manager, support in the recruitment and orientation of Board and organizational members
Support capacity building initiatives on governance for the Board and senior leadership
Support organization of Board field trips to the WVK project sites to help deepen Board members understanding of WV’s ministry

SupportBoard Legal Processes:

Update and maintain the organizational membership register and ensure that all regulatory compliance issues of members are up to date;
Support calling and holding of Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings as provided by the WV Kenya Constitution
Support statutory compliance issues with the NGO Coordination Board and completion of relevant annual returns for WVK

Coordination of organizational legal and policy matters (40%)

Support regular review of governance policies and procedures for alignment with partnership policies and national law
Implement organizational contract management procedures and ensure that they are regularly reviewed for effectiveness. Where appropriate, this may include maintaining the contract under the organizational contract records
Assist in the establishment of a mechanism that encourages the coaching and development of all WVK employees in contracting practices and procedures and compliance thereof.
Provide expert legal advice to management of significant issues that cut across legal and related areas such as external and internal partnering processes, grant-contracting processes, operations, (which includes evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision and course of action.)
Establish systems that identify areas of criticality or high risk from a legal perspective and design contingency plans around each identified element.
Legal drafting and documentary review of agreements, contract and other legal agreements such as organizational leases, allotment letters, key title documents etc to ensure WVK’s full rights.
Serves as the primary liaison to the external counsel for coordination and following through on ongoing litigation for a fast, effective and cost efficient closure with the minimum risk to the organization.
Establish an audit process that regularly evaluates the legal position of the organization in regards to legal compliance
Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, to ensure that internal management policies and procedures for WVK are reviewed for relevance and effectiveness.

Others (5%)

Attend and participate in devotional life of the organization such as chapel, transteam meetings etc.
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as may be signed from time to time
Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor or Designee

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor degree in Law, from a recognized university.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law.
Must be a member of the Law Society of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
An advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
At least 3-5years hands-on experience in corporate governance or legal support role.
Good understanding of governance, compliance or legal affairs
Some experience working in an international NGO with a strong understanding of the humanitarian operating models and development programs / approaches in both regular and relief situations.
Ability to demonstrate high degree of professionalism in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong collaboration skills with ability to positively influence others to support strategic initiatives.
Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of development.
Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills and information management skills
Analytical and critical thinker with ability to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects.
Team player, with respect for diversity in multicultural environment.
The position requires proactivity, self-management, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality on a wide variety of complex and sensitive issues
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

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